Ethereum Sees Largest Weekly Surge in Four Years

Ethereum surged 60%, reaching $4,000 on May 9, 2025, marking its biggest weekly gain in four years, with Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana also experiencing significant increases.

The surge highlights Ethereum’s robust market performance and underscores the increasing institutional interest, affecting investors and analysts globally.

Ethereum Price Jumps from $2,500 to $4,000

Ethereum’s recent surge saw its price rise from $2,500 to $4,000 within three weeks. Transaction volumes increased, indicating heightened market activity.

Institutional interest grew with Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) receiving significant inflows. Analysts highlighted critical resistance points exceeded by Ethereum.

Ripple Effect: Bitcoin, XRP, Solana Rise

Traders and analysts noted the ripple effect as other major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana saw similar gains. Institutional purchases underpinned the rally.

The price gains affected decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and Layer 2 solutions, with analysts commenting on the increased trading volume and liquidity inflows.

May Proves Pivotal for Ethereum Prices

Historically, May has been a strong month for Ethereum, with analysts emphasizing the Market Value to Realized Value ratio. Similar patterns occurred before significant market rallies.

Experts suggest further bullish trends could continue if current patterns and institutional interest maintain momentum. Historical analysis supports potential continued price increases.

“ETH’s MVRV ratio had reached levels not seen since March 2020, portraying this as a major bullish signal.” — Michaël van de Poppe, Analyst